Florida Government & Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to clear the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program’s backlog, asking the Florida Legislature for enough funding to eliminate the waiting list. The...

Florida Government & Politics

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted two separate roundtable discussions with law enforcement leaders from various agencies across the state. DeSantis also presided...

Governor Ron DeSantis

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for a Special Legislative Session in Florida. During a press conference, DeSantis asserted that...

Governor Ron DeSantis

Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session of state legislators to assist the incoming Trump administration’s plans to combat illegal immigration....

Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to make headlines well after he dropped out of the Republican Presidential Primary. Below is a list of the...

Florida Government & Politics

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida received the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their exceptional...

Florida Government & Politics

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment two individuals to the Commission for Independent Education and the reappointment of three commissioners. Gov. DeSantis appointed Joseph Battista...

Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new funding for infrastructure development across 17 different communities throughout the state. Below is an official statement from DeSantis’...

Governor Ron DeSantis

President-Elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement nominee for US Secretary of Defense, according to an article in...

Governor Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. The...

Governor Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extension of the state’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, adding 17 additional fishing days for Florida families and visitors...

Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the following two judicial appointments to the Orange County Court:   Heather Guarch, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge...

Governor Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Belvin Perry Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Belvin...

Governor Ron DeSantis

The conservative Libertarian think tank CATO Institute, released its Report Card covering the governors in all 50 states.It examines issues from the state budgets,...

Governor Ron DeSantis

As Florida recovers from its second hurricane in the last four weeks, Democrats the state are criticizing Ron DeSantis’ management of recovery efforts. “He...

Environment

PALMETTO, Fla.— On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted...

Environment

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director...

Florida Government & Politics

As communities across Florida’s Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Helene, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Rick Scott are meeting with...

Environment

With pools, lakes, rivers and coastline near every household, the risk of drowning is prevalent across the Sunshine State, and a leading cause of...

Business / Economy News

At a recent roundtable on condo costs, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis heard pleas from condo owners on large assessments they are facing due to...

Florida Government & Politics

With condo owners’ annual fees rising due to a new law requiring annual inspections, many condominium owners in Florida are asking the state to...

Crime News

During a press conference earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecutor has been assigned...

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently awarded $8 million to Miami-Dade County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support roadway infrastructure at...

Florida News

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sarasota and Live Oak to support small businesses damaged or disrupted by Hurricane Debby. “Florida is still...

Education News

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made judicial appointments, met with sheriffs, and awarded the state’s best teachers this week. On Monday, DeSantis appointed Adam Lee,...

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brandon Graves, Frank Griffin, and Nicole Ramos Jones and the reappointment of Prakash “Paul” Patel to...

Governor Ron DeSantis

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed 14 bills proposed or co-sponsored by state GOP lawmakers. Issues from the state budget to local property...

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 799 – Easements Affecting Real Property Owned by the Same Owner: Authorizes owner of real...

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). Awards were made to the cities of...

Florida Government & Politics

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 725 and CS/CS/HB 1329 into law. The bills expand benefits available for veterans. “Florida...

Florida Government & Politics

Over the past couple of months, Florida Daily has been covering the story dubbed “Operation Tooth Fairy.” It involves a state-authorized investigation into a...